The game between Sequoias and Butte on October 5, 2024, was a closely contested battle that ended with Butte narrowly defeating Sequoias by a score of 14-12. Both teams put up a strong fight, but in the end, it was Butte who emerged victorious.
The game started off with a scoreless first quarter, but Sequoias managed to take the lead in the second quarter with a 3-yard touchdown run by Dalton Armbrust. However, their 2-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the score at 6-0 in favor of Sequoias.
Butte responded in the third quarter with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Marcus Beamon to Brandon Smith, followed by a successful extra point kick by Danny Alvarez, giving Butte a 7-6 lead. In the fourth quarter, Butte extended their lead with another touchdown pass from Beamon to Smith, along with another successful extra point kick, making the score 14-6.
Sequoias fought back with a 2-yard touchdown run by Reilly Garcia, but their 2-point conversion attempt failed, leaving them just short of tying the game. Despite their efforts, Sequoias was unable to score again, and Butte held on for the 14-12 victory.
In terms of statistics, both teams put up a strong offensive performance, with Butte edging out Sequoias in total offense with 334 yards compared to Sequoias' 337 yards. However, Sequoias had on offense 256 passing yards and 81 rushing yards, while Butte had 217 passing yards and 117 rushing yards.
Individually, Reilly Garcia led Sequoias with 256 passing yards, while Dalton Armbrust and Garcia also contributed on the ground with 67 and 8 rushing yards, respectively. Dontae Gentles was a key receiver for Sequoias, racking up 162 receiving yards.
For Butte, Marcus Beamon had a strong performance with 217 passing yards and two touchdown passes to Brandon Smith, who finished with 38 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Takeshi Faupula led Butte in rushing with 46 yards.
Defensively, both teams put up a solid effort, with players like Will Henderson and Louis Sanders standing out for Sequoias, while Austin Young and Zach Valcarcel made key plays for Butte.
Overall, the game was a hard-fought battle between two talented teams, with Butte ultimately coming out on top. The victory improved Butte's record to 5-0, while Sequoias fell to 3-2. Both teams showed resilience and determination throughout the game, making for an exciting matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.